Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Vieilles Vignes 2022

A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, in the commune of Violès. The Grenache vines are over 70 years old and come from two sites, one planted on red clay and the other on galets (smooth river-worn pebbles). The younger Mourvèdre vines are planted on sandy soil. The wine is fermented for 30 days in concrete vats, then matured for 10 months in a mix of concrete tanks and large old 50 hL oak foudres.

Deep dark red black colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Delightful red to dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas emante from the glass with some scorched earth, wild herb and pepper notes also chiming in. Rich, juicy pepper infused red to dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits swamp the mid weighted palate. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat elements lie underneath. Understated in its power and concentration it shows remarkable freshness. Finishes very long and succulent with an explosion of black pepper.

Drink over the next 5-6 years.